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For OCD, NICE recommend initial treatment should be with one of the following: fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline or citalopram (off label).
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For OCD, NICE recommend initial treatment should be with one of the following: fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline or citalopram (off label).
For use where ordinary tablets are not suitable.
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Off-label use.
Dose adjustment required for liquid (10mg tablet = 8mg Oral Drops (4 drops) - see SPC for dose equivalence)
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Fluoxetine dispersible tablets are the more cost effective option in patents without dysphagia.
Fluoxetine oral solution and dispersible tablets are clinically interchangable for oral use.
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For OCD, NICE recommend initial treatment should be with one of the following: fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline or citalopram (off label).
Clomipramine should be considered in the treatment of adults with OCD or BDD after an adequate trial of at least 1 SSRI has been ineffective or poorly tolerated, if the patient prefers clomipramine or has had a previous good response to it.
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